He never sought to stem the current. [Of a statesman who accommodates his views to public opinion.]

Hold it the greatest sin to prefer existence to honour, and for the sake of life to lose the reasons for living.

Many commit the same crime with a very different result. One bears a cross for his crime; another a crown.

The thirst after fame is greater than that after virtue; for who embraces virtue if you take away its rewards?

To eat off another man's plate. [To live an another's expense.]

No other protection is wanting, provided you are under the guidance of prudence.

Nature confesses that she has bestowed on the human race hearts of softest mould, in that she has given us tears.